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Time of India
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mark Henry and WWE ID bring a major wrestling event to ACW
(Image Via WWE ID) A huge wrestling event is arriving in the Caribbean, and it is going to be a very special one. WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry has joined hands with WWE via his company All Caribbean Wrestling , also called ACW. Together, they are bringing WWE's ID Program to the region. This program is made to discover and support new wrestling talent from around the world. The event will occur live on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at the Baha Mar Hotel in Nassau, Bahamas. The most exciting part of this event will be a WWE ID Match. It will be the first-ever match of its kind in the Caribbean. The WWE ID Program is already helping new wrestlers in other places. Now, for the first time, young and rising wrestlers from the Caribbean will get a chance to show what they can do. WWE and ACW join forces for talent discovery Mark Henry is not only a WWE legend but also the owner of All Caribbean Wrestling. He has always wanted to give new wrestlers a chance to grow. Now with WWE joining ACW, he is doing exactly that. The most anticipated match of the night will be between Gal Barkay and JTG. Gal Barkay is already signed with WWE through the ID Program. JTG is a former WWE Superstar who fans remember from the popular tag team Cryme Tyme. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo This match is important because if JTG wins, he will automatically get a WWE ID contract. That means he could once again join WWE's training and development system and possibly return to WWE. This rule makes the match even more exciting and full of meaning. 'This match in itself is historic,' said Mark Henry. 'It's a symbol of opportunity. ACW is committed to showcasing elite talent, and this partnership with WWE only strengthens that mission.' Exciting matches are planned for the historic night Besides the WWE ID Match, the event will feature many other exciting matches. The ACW Championship match will see current champion Elijah Burke, also known as The Pope, defend his title against Prince Agballah, who is the leader of the Nu Nation group. This main event promises to be full of action and drama. Another match to watch is Kenny King versus Marty Scurll. These two have had problems for a while, and now they will settle it in the ring. In the women's division, Cassandra Golden will battle Jayme Jameson in a match that fans are looking forward to. There will also be a title match between women's champion Kaylia Capri and Aleah James. Both are known for WWE's NXT and NXT UK brands. The show will also feature the popular local team The Baha Boyz who will be performing in front of their home fans. Also Read : Mark Henry has signed a new WWE Legends/ Nostalgia contract The partnership of Mark Henry with WWE is a big moment for wrestling in the Caribbean. This event gives new wrestlers a chance to shine and maybe even earn a place in WWE. With great matches and huge possibilities, the June 28 event is something every wrestling fan should watch.
Yahoo
08-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
James Tyler Guitars will become more affordable than ever as the boutique builder announces China-made JTG Series
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. World-renowned boutique electric guitar maker James Tyler Guitars has announced the JTG Series – a collection of six-strings that will be built overseas in China. It's a significant development for the high-end gear firm, which was founded in the late 1980s by the late James Tyler. One of the guitar world's most respected instrument designers and a pioneer of the Superstrat, Tyler spent much of his career building and modding guitars for a huge list of A-list players, including session greats Michael Landau, Dean Parks and Dann Huff. Under his eponymous brand, Tyler put together a hugely well-regarded collection of guitars, which are known for – aside from that eternally divisive headstock shape – their top-notch build quality, expansive tonal setups and unmissable aesthetics. Those guitars – especially the US-made ones – are also known for their hefty price tags: you'd be hard-pressed to find one under the $6k mark, with some Studio Elite models weighing in at around $7,500 mark. Furthermore, James Tyler Guitars does already produce some guitars in Asia in the form of its Tyler Japan range, but those are still noted for their premium provenance and lofty prices, which hover around the $4k price bracket. Image 1 of 3 Image 2 of 3 Image 3 of 3 That, of course, prices a large portion of players out of a move, but with the forthcoming JTG Series, it looks as though Tyler-branded guitars are about to become more affordable than ever. The China-made JTG guitars, if comments made by the firm's official Instagram account are correct, will arrive in the $1.8k range, representing a sizeable price drop from existing Tyler offerings. Though the China provenance may deter some owing to the country's association with budget guitars – something that may contrast with James Tyler's boutique status – it's worth noting that Chinese factories are becoming increasingly popular for more premium builds these days. That, and it is clear James Tyler Guitars has full faith in the selected factory it is working with, and has refused to compromise when it comes to designing the guitars. To that end, the extent to which the firm has drilled down on each individual component is impressive. 'I travelled all over Asia looking at factories. I've been to all the major factories,' says the brand's General Manager Rich Renken in an announcement video for the JTG series. 'One thing I want you guys to know is that these guitars weren't just spec'd and then built and we went, 'Okay, yeah that's great.' 'We actually got in prototypes and we would all look at them together. We would work with each other and even fight for what we thought was the right thing to do for these guitars. It led to some really great products. It was just a perfect partnership.' In its pursuit for 'really great products', James Tyler Guitars has opted for custom-made hardware – bridges, tuners, pickups included – as well as high-end tonewoods, such as Indian rosewood for rolled fingerboards, and two-piece North American alder and maple. Other components include onboard preamp systems, and a suite of brand-appropriate finishes, which will be applied to two distinct designs: the Strat-style SE MK I and the T-type M I. 'We care as much about this product as the guitars we've been building for over 35 years,' Renken continues. 'If Jim was with us today, he would be caring as much as he cared about anything in his 50-year career.' The JTG Series is set to arrive at some point in the near-future. Visit James Tyler Guitars for more information.
